Classification of Publications Act 1991 (Qld)

Classification of Publications Act 1991

An Act relating to the classification of publications, certain photographs, and for related purposes

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Classification of Publications Act 1991.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.

2A Application of Act This Act does not apply in relation to a relevant showing of a publication to the extent the publication is subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to the relevant showing.

3 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.

4 [Repealed]

5 Inspectors (1) For the purposes of this Act, the chief executive may appoint any of the following persons to be an inspector— (a) a public service officer; (b) a police officer. Note— A proposed appointment of a police officer must have the approval of the commissioner of the police service under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 13. (2) The chief executive may appoint a person mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to be an inspector only if the chief executive believes the person has the necessary expertise or experience to be an inspector. (3) The chief executive may issue an identity card to an inspector who is not a police officer. (4) The identity card must— (a) contain a recent photograph of the inspector; and (b) be in a form approved by the chief executive. (5) A person who ceases to be an inspector must, as soon as practicable, return his or her identity card to the chief executive. Maximum penalty for subsection (5)—5 penalty units.

6 [Repealed]

6A [Repealed]

7 [Repealed]

8 [Repealed]

Part 2 Classification of publications